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We all need some sun exposure; it's our primary source of vitamin D, which helps us absorb calcium for stronger, healthier bones. But it doesn't take much time in the sun for most people to get the vitamin D they need, and repeated unprotected exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays can be dangerous. (Full Story)

Coughing, sniffling, sneezing, and runny noses are no fun for anyone…but especially for people who suffer from allergies and deal with some of these symptoms on an almost daily basis! Of course, there are medications you can take to help relieve these symptoms, but Dr. Adela Taylor, an allergist at Mayo Clinic Health System, tells us some things we can do inside our HOMES to also help minimize symptoms.(Full Story)

First-aid kits: Stock supplies that can save lives

A well-stocked first-aid kit can help you respond effectively to common injuries and emergencies. Keep at least one first-aid kit in your home and one in your car. Store your kits in easy-to-retrieve locations that are out of the reach of young children. Children old enough to understand the purpose of the kits should know where they are stored.

You can purchase first-aid kits at many drugstores or assemble your own. Contents of a first-aid kit should include:

If prescribed by your doctor, drugs to treat an allergic attack, such as an auto-injector of epinephrine (EpiPen, Twinject, others)

Syringe, medicine cup or spoon

Emergency items

Emergency phone numbers, including contact information for your family doctor and pediatrician, local emergency services, emergency road service providers and the regional poison control center

Medical consent forms for each family member

Medical history forms for each family member

Small, waterproof flashlight and extra batteries

Candles and matches

Sunscreen

Emergency space blanket

First-aid instruction manual

Give your kit a checkup
Check your first-aid kits regularly, at least every three months, to be sure the flashlight batteries work and to replace supplies that have expired.

Consider taking a first-aid course through the American Red Cross. Contact your local chapter for information on classes.

Prepare children for medical emergencies in age-appropriate ways. The American Red Cross offers a number of helpful resources, including classes designed to help children understand and use first-aid techniques.

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